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M729 JGA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,540 mi
Last recorded115,540 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM729 JGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 115,540 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 115,536 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,192 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks at gearbox not excessive

Fail 28 Feb 2023 115,043 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing at rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks at gearbox not excessive

Pass 24 May 2019 114,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 113,910 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust silencers are corroding

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 112,319 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 110,091 miles

both front shock top rubber mounts slight deterioration

nsr tyre damage to side wall

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 108,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall not exposing cords or ply

Pass 21 May 2014 106,444 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 106,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 104,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre has cut on sidewall

rear silencer corroded

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Pass 24 May 2012 102,168 miles

exhaust corroding

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 May 2011 99,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 98,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 97,442 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Pass 27 May 2008 96,586 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,095 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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M729 JGA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M729 JGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M729 JGA registered?

M729 JGA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M729 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M729 JGA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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